Quick Question-Is Peanut Butter A Healthy Fat?
MichelleBogart
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Okay, I am doing GREAT with upping protein and lowering carbs. I even lost 4 lbs in just the last two days by eating more calories but making them count. I don't have the funds at the moment to buy some olive oil or whatever so I wanted to know if peanut butter is one of those healthy fats? I know I need two tablespoons and you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts... Anyway, I got my Mom some natural peanut butter that she hates but I tried it and I can't tell any difference. LOL Would this work for my healthy fats? I did google it online, but all it says it that it helps your heart, I want to know if its one of the fats I am supposed to use for my 2 TBS a day.
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ONLY if it does not contain partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil.
if not, you're good. if yes, throw it away.0 -
It has four ingredients-peanuts, sugar, palm oil and salt.
How much would I eat to get my two tbsp, two tbsp of peanut butter? Sorry if these are stupid questions.0 -
It has four ingredients-peanuts, sugar, palm oil and salt.
How much would I eat to get my two tbsp, two tbsp of peanut butter? Sorry if these are stupid questions.
Yes, as long as the ingredients do not list hydrogenated oils, then yes, very healthy. Not sure what you're asking in your second question, but in 2tbsp of Peanut Butter, there are roughly 190 calories, 16g fat, 7g protein, 8g carbs0 -
personally my peanut butter has one ingredient - peanuts.
but yes, as long as there's no PHVO you're much, much better off0 -
As I said, it was something I had in the house and I see no reason to spend money I don't have to get new peanut butter.
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Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.0 -
IS PEANUT BUTTER A GOOD FAT OR BAD FAT?
Feb 10, 2011 | By Erin Coleman, R.D., L.D
Peanut butter is used often in the United States and provides several health benefits. It is a good source of protein, fiber and other nutrients such as niacin and vitamin E. It's no secret that peanut butter is high in fat; however, not all fat is unhealthy especially if consumed in moderation.
GOOD FATS
Unsaturated fats, otherwise known as the good fats, include poly- and monounsaturated fats. These good fats, when used in moderation, can benefit your health by decreasing your risk for certain diseases such as heart disease. Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat, play an essential role in brain function as well as normal growth and development. Unsaturated fats are mainly found in plant-based foods including vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, soybean oil, avocados, and fish oils.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/378181-is-peanut-butter-a-good-fat-or-bad-fat/#ixzz2X44SKSMH0 -
As I said, it was something I had in the house and I see no reason to spend money I don't have to get new peanut butter.
totally! 0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno0 -
That may be so but according to your weight loss, it doesn't seem to be affecting you. LOL0
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I know I need two tablespoons and
you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts...
How are peanuts NOT nuts???0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno
Except it is.
What you see is "hydrogenated" as some scary word. What you don't know is that "fully hydrogenated" oils are not trans fats. A fully hydrogenated fat has no double bonds and therefore cannot be a trans fat. Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Fully hydrogenated fats are saturated fats.0 -
I know I need two tablespoons and
you can use nut butter but since peanuts are not nuts...
How are peanuts NOT nuts???
Peanuts are actually beans, not nuts.0 -
LOL peanuts are actually legumes if I remember right0
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I read that article too and was just even more confused. LOL0
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Ahhh,so misleading.0
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Ahhh,so misleading.
I LOVE your profile pic, I can tell why this thread interested you! LOL0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno
Except it is.
What you see is "hydrogenated" as some scary word. What you don't know is that "fully hydrogenated" oils are not trans fats. A fully hydrogenated fat has no double bonds and therefore cannot be a trans fat. Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Fully hydrogenated fats are saturated fats.
i recognize that they're different. we dont need to argue over the fact that i think peanut butter made with just peanuts is superior to that made through chemical processing.
to each their own on that front0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno
Except it is.
What you see is "hydrogenated" as some scary word. What you don't know is that "fully hydrogenated" oils are not trans fats. A fully hydrogenated fat has no double bonds and therefore cannot be a trans fat. Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Fully hydrogenated fats are saturated fats.
i recognize that they're different. we dont need to argue over the fact that i think peanut butter made with just peanuts is superior to that made through chemical processing.
to each their own on that front
Well, if you're going to claim that peanut butter with a small amount of added saturated fat is "no bueno" then I will say that you're wrong.0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno
Except it is.
What you see is "hydrogenated" as some scary word. What you don't know is that "fully hydrogenated" oils are not trans fats. A fully hydrogenated fat has no double bonds and therefore cannot be a trans fat. Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Fully hydrogenated fats are saturated fats.
i recognize that they're different. we dont need to argue over the fact that i think peanut butter made with just peanuts is superior to that made through chemical processing.
to each their own on that front
Well, if you're going to claim that peanut butter with a small amount of added saturated fat is "no bueno" then I will say that you're wrong.
peanuts already have a ton, why add more?
and i didn't come back to argue with you0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno
Except it is.
What you see is "hydrogenated" as some scary word. What you don't know is that "fully hydrogenated" oils are not trans fats. A fully hydrogenated fat has no double bonds and therefore cannot be a trans fat. Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Fully hydrogenated fats are saturated fats.
i recognize that they're different. we dont need to argue over the fact that i think peanut butter made with just peanuts is superior to that made through chemical processing.
to each their own on that front
Well, if you're going to claim that peanut butter with a small amount of added saturated fat is "no bueno" then I will say that you're wrong.
peanuts already have a ton, why add more?
and i didn't come back to argue with you
Then don't.
I don't know why. Maybe the 2% or less of added oil makes it creamier and easier to spread. Who knows. But I'm pretty sure a third of a gram of rapeseed or soybean oil in your peanut butter doesn't make it deadly.0 -
Uh oh.
I've been eating jif like its going out of fashion
MADE FROM ROASTED PEANUTS AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT.
yeah that's no bueno
Except it is.
What you see is "hydrogenated" as some scary word. What you don't know is that "fully hydrogenated" oils are not trans fats. A fully hydrogenated fat has no double bonds and therefore cannot be a trans fat. Trans fats are unsaturated fats. Fully hydrogenated fats are saturated fats.
i recognize that they're different. we dont need to argue over the fact that i think peanut butter made with just peanuts is superior to that made through chemical processing.
to each their own on that front
Well, if you're going to claim that peanut butter with a small amount of added saturated fat is "no bueno" then I will say that you're wrong.
peanuts already have a ton, why add more?
and i didn't come back to argue with you
Then don't.
I don't know why. Maybe the 2% or less of added oil makes it creamier and easier to spread. Who knows. But I'm pretty sure a third of a gram of rapeseed or soybean oil in your peanut butter doesn't make it deadly.
you and your fearmongering. where did i say it was deadly. i just said no bueno. as in, it's an inferior product for the same cost0 -
Guys why is my peanut butter bad/ not bad for me?
I don't get it.0 -
I do love peanut butter but choice limited in uk. I tried and liked jif in America and you can buy it here now.
Don't tell me it's gonna kill me... I've got 4 jars left!!
Lol
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you and your fearmongering. where did i say it was deadly. i just said no bueno. as in, it's an inferior product for the same cost
I'm the one that's fearmongering? You literally just told someone that her peanut butter was not good to eat because it had 2% or less of added rapeseed and soybean oil. And I'm fearmongering.
Wow.0 -
Guys why is my peanut butter bad/ not bad for me?
I don't get it.
hydrogenation is the process of taking an unsaturated fat and converting it into a saturated fat. saturated fat may not be bad for you in moderation, but you're taking a healthy unsaturated fat and converting it into a saturated fat that you should eat in moderation.
will it kill you? no. are there better options for the same price? yep. but it's your choice obviously0 -
You can do worse than peanut butter, even if it's not natty. It has some vitamins, a bit of protein, and a bit of fiber, so it is good for you as long as you don't go hog wild with it. It's really calorie dense, though, so watch your portions if you're trying to drop weight. On the inverse, if you're trying to gain, peanut butter's really useful. Stick to natty (the kind you have to stir), the others have sugar and other, less-healthy fats added in. If you don't like stirring it, just stir it once at room temperature, and store it in the fridge. The fats should solidify, meaning you don't have to stir.
Though, almond butter supposedly has a better lipid profile, and coconut oil is a really healthy fat despite being saturated. Medium chain triglycerides are good for the brain and heart, and are the most readily burned type of fat, and there's no better source of them than coconut oil, unless you buy pure MCT oil.0 -
Guys why is my peanut butter bad/ not bad for me?
I don't get it.
hydrogenation is the process of taking an unsaturated fat and converting it into a saturated fat. saturated fat may not be bad for you in moderation, but you're taking a healthy unsaturated fat and converting it into a saturated fat that you should eat in moderation.
will it kill you? no. are there better options for the same price? yep. but it's your choice obviously
That's not what hydrogenation is.
Hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogen atoms to a molecule. In the case of fats, this generally means adding hydrogen atoms at sites where there's a C=C double bond.
A fat molecule with no double bonds is a saturated fat. You can't add any more H's to it. A fat molecule that has a single double bond is a monounsaturated fat; that is, it is saturated except for that one location. A polyunsaturated fat is one that has multiple double bonds.
The process of hydrogenation can be partial or complete. Hydrogenating a monounsaturated fat turns it into a saturated fat. Hydrogenating a polyunsaturated fat can result in either a saturated fat (this is now "fully hydrogenated") or an unsaturated fat ("partially hydrogenated").
Partially hydrogenated oils tend to contain trans fats, which are unsaturated fats that have a certain configuration around the double bond. Trans fats are bad. Fully hydrogenated oils are saturated fats and therefore not trans fats.0 -
You can do worse than peanut butter, even if it's not natty. It has some vitamins, a bit of protein, and a bit of fiber, so it is good for you as long as you don't go hog wild with it. It's really calorie dense, though, so watch your portions if you're trying to drop weight. On the inverse, if you're trying to gain, peanut butter's really useful. Stick to natty (the kind you have to stir), the others have sugar and other, less-healthy fats added in. If you don't like stirring it, just stir it once at room temperature, and store it in the fridge. The fats should solidify, meaning you don't have to stir.
Though, almond butter supposedly has a better lipid profile, and coconut oil is a really healthy fat despite being saturated. Medium chain triglycerides are good for the brain and heart, and are the most readily burned type of fat, and there's no better source of them than coconut oil, unless you buy pure MCT oil.
As I said, its a cash flow thing. So should I get some coconut oil next month? I just need an affordable way to get my 2 TBSP of healthy fats a day. For now, I was going with 2 Tbsp of this peanut butter since its already here.0 -
Guys why is my peanut butter bad/ not bad for me?
I don't get it.
hydrogenation is the process of taking an unsaturated fat and converting it into a saturated fat. saturated fat may not be bad for you in moderation, but you're taking a healthy unsaturated fat and converting it into a saturated fat that you should eat in moderation.
will it kill you? no. are there better options for the same price? yep. but it's your choice obviously
That's not what hydrogenation is.
Hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogen atoms to a molecule. In the case of fats, this generally means adding hydrogen atoms at sites where there's a C=C double bond.
A fat molecule with no double bonds is a saturated fat. You can't add any more H's to it. A fat molecule that has a single double bond is a monounsaturated fat; that is, it is saturated except for that one location. A polyunsaturated fat is one that has multiple double bonds.
The process of hydrogenation can be partial or complete. Hydrogenating a monounsaturated fat turns it into a saturated fat. Hydrogenating a polyunsaturated fat can result in either a saturated fat (this is now "fully hydrogenated") or an unsaturated fat ("partially hydrogenated").
Partially hydrogenated oils tend to contain trans fats, which are unsaturated fats that have a certain configuration around the double bond. Trans fats are bad. Fully hydrogenated oils are saturated fats and therefore not trans fats.
everything you just described causes an unsaturated fat to be converted into a saturated fat that either has trans fats or doesn't.0
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